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The Tour of The Upper Half Of the North Island via Auckland (Part I)

Estimated Travel Period: 10 Days, about 12 hours
Estimated Travel Distance: 929 kms

Auckland to Red Beach
Red Beach to Tutukaka
Tutukaka to Paihia
Paihia to Cape Reinga
Cape Reinga to Cape Reinga

Best Time To Travel

Any time between Spring to Autumn (September to May) would be perfect, since the weather drops drastically in Winter (June to August). Make sure you have everything packed for your trip with the NZ Camping Checklist.

Journey to the northern regions of the North Island, stopping by the awesome beaches, lush forests and finally coming back to the hustle and bustle of Auckland.
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Day 1 Auckland to Red Beach

Estimated Travel Period: about 35 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:35 kms

Head to Red Beach for an amazing view of the sunset over Puawai Bay. Have a picnic at Amorino Park.

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Recommended Holiday Parks

Pinewoods Motor Park

Day 2 Red Beach to Tutukaka

Estimated Travel Period: about 2 hours 20 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:163 kms

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Continue your coastal holiday at Tutukaka Coast with its white sandy and pebble beaches. Dive, snorkel, go fishing or simply relax and have fun. Surfing enthusiast can go to the neaby Sandy Bay.

Recommended Holiday Parks

Tutukaka Holiday Park

Day 3 Tutukaka to Paihia

Estimated Travel Period: about 1 hour 16 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:91.5 kms

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Head to the town of Paihia, a great base to explore the famous Bay of Islands. Join a fishing charter or take a boat cruise and explore the area. Don't miss the "Hole in the Rock" in Cape Brett. Looking for an inland activity? follow the scenic walking track from Paihia to Waitangi and visit the historical Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Recommended Holiday Parks

Motutara Farm Camping

Day 4 Paihia to Cape Reinga

Estimated Travel Period: about 2 hours 38 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:213 kms

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See the Cape Reinga Lighthouse, a New Zealand icon that is also a popular tourist destination. Another renowned attraction is the Ninety Mile Beach, however most rental companies do not allow motorhomes/campervans/private cars on the beach for safety reasons. The best way to visit Ninety Mile is to take a coach tour at Kaitaia.

Recommended Holiday Parks

Tapotupotu Campsite

Day 5 Cape Reinga

Estimated Travel Period: 6 minutes
Estimated Travel Distance:0.5 kms

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Few kilometers north of Kaitaia is Gum Diggers Park. Experience an authentic gumfield and learn about the gum-digging history. The site also features a burried Ancient Kauri Forest which are over 100,000 years old.

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